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In a statement, Longleat said: "We know a lot of you out there have been wondering how many balloons we flew in our biggest and best mass launch on Saturday morning.

"Well the numbers are in and we’re delighted to confirm that a massive 119 balloons took to the sky. Making Longleat the official home of the largest balloon festival in the UK – with the most balloons in flight during a single launch – as well as the largest balloon competition ever to take place in the UK, the Exclusive Cup!

Longleat sent 119 into the air during the mass launch on Saturday morning - a new flight record

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"We can only imagine what we might have been able to achieve if the weather had been kinder to us.

"A big thanks to Exclusive Ballooning, the pilots and crews that helped make this possible. And of course to all our incredible visitors who came out and helped make the event extra special regardless of the weather. All we can say is roll on Sky Safari 2018!"